Fleet Maintenance Lead | 24/7 Operations + Equity

8Fleet, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Competitive salary

Job summary

8Fleet, Inc. in Chicago is seeking a hands-on Fleet Maintenance Lead to keep our vehicles ready to drive.

You will schedule maintenance, manage repair shops and vendors, direct our Fleet Specialist team, and monitor downtime and costs in real time. This role requires 3+ years in fleet maintenance, knowledge of vehicle systems, experience with Fleetio, Samsara, and ServiceUp, and availability for a 24-hour operation including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in fleet, automotive or vehicle maintenance.
• Knowledge of vehicle systems and vendor management.
• Experience with fleet software (Fleetio, Samsara, ServiceUp).
• Available for 24-hour operation, including nights/weekends/on-call.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Own the preventive maintenance schedule for your market.
• Coordinate repairs and track vehicles until back in service.
• Manage outside shops and vendors from scheduling to invoicing.
• Direct the Fleet Specialist team on a day-to-day basis.
• Track downtime and cost per vehicle and keep records and inspections current.
• Escalate unsafe vehicles and safety issues immediately.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Vendor management

Fleet software

Tools

Fleetio

Samsara

ServiceUp

Job description

8Fleet, Inc. in Chicago is seeking a hands-on Fleet Maintenance Lead to keep our vehicles ready to drive.

You will schedule maintenance, manage repair shops and vendors, direct our Fleet Specialist team, and monitor downtime and costs in real time. This role requires 3+ years in fleet maintenance, knowledge of vehicle systems, experience with Fleetio, Samsara, and ServiceUp, and availability for a 24-hour operation including nights and weekends.